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9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

153 W King St, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, Hillsborough, US

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel - main view

About the Property

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough. Also, benefit from luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area.

Delightful Dining and Entertainment: Indulge in a meal at Brunch in Event Center or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations: Relax in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen TVs, down comforters, and premium bedding. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy cable programming for entertainment. The bathrooms offer showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

A stay at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough immerses you in the heart of Hillsborough's charm, near Eno Gallery and a short drive from local attractions. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Facilities & Amenities

Proposal/romance packages available
Firepit
Free WiFi
Luggage storage
Street parking
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 1
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 4
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 5
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 6
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 7
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 8
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 9
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking - Photo 10
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen BedsInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerHeatingBottle of water

2 Queen Beds, Suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$208.9

$167.12

Includes taxes & fees
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor) - Photo 1
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor) - Photo 2
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor) - Photo 3
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

2 Queen BedsInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerHeatingBottle of water

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$208.9

$167.12

Includes taxes & fees
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 2
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 3
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 4
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 5
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 6
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 7
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 8
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 9
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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

1 King BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerHeatingBottle of water

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$169.13

$135.3

Includes taxes & fees
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 1
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 2
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 3
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking - Photo 4
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

2 Queen BedsInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerHeatingBottle of water

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$174.85

$139.88

Includes taxes & fees
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Photo 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Photo 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Photo 3
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Photo 4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking - Photo 5
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Free bottled waterSleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Phone, highchair, and iron/ironing board (on request)Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeepingNon-Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerHeatingBottle of water

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$169.13

$135.3

Includes taxes & fees
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King Suite - Photo 2
King Suite - Photo 3
King Suite - Photo 4
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King Suite

This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a sofa, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

37 m2
Sleeps 2
1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerToilet

1 King Bed, Suite, Non-Smoking

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$203.21

$162.57

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.6
Exceptional184 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness9.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.9
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience10.0

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JohannesnlNL
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 3, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The bar and restaurant is small but excelent. ood amazing, service with a smile and lots of attention to the guests

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JanetusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 22, 2026

"Exceptionally wonderful."

10.0

Beautiful restored historic inn. The room was more than comfortable; we were able to check in early! Spencer’s Tavern is a Michelin-star worthy restaurant and bar!

Nothing comes to kind.

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MelanieusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 26, 2025

"Great stay! Centrally located and charming."

8.0

Colonial Inn is a great option if you want to be right in the heart of downtown Hillsborough. The location is the real win. You can walk everywhere - shops, a couple of bars, restaurants - and Hillsborough has a genuinely warm small-town vibe. The on-site restaurant/bar at the Inn is small but exceeded expectations: I grabbed a bar seat, the bartender was excellent, and the cocktail was spot-on and refreshingly inexpensive (especially if you’re used to DC prices). The room itself was clean, the bed was comfortable, and everything functioned as expected.

Nothing truly off putting! The bathroom could use an update, the walls are a bit thin, and the shower water pressure was underwhelming. This is not a luxe property, and while I wasn’t expecting that, I did snag a nice deal that convinced me to book the one-night stay. I don’t know that I’d pay much more than I did with the deal.

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DeLorenzousUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 22, 2025

"Nice warm historic Inn with remodeled rooms in the heart of an historic city filled with art galleries, shops and delici"

10.0

Wonderful Inn in the heart of Hillsborough. The arty community has great restaurants and Kim’s Bakery for a delicious homemade quiche and baked goodies.

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LornausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 22, 2025

"Would totally stay again"

9.0

The location was perfect, love the history ofthe building, the space in the room/bathroom

the bar/ restaurant was not open

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Dana
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Friendly staff

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William
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.

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scbeaches
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"cute!"

8.0

cute spot in the middle of town and with easy access to lots of green space. clean room. biscuits and coffee/tea in the mornings. street parking is free. eat at Nomad across the street! and be sure to walk down to the riverwalk. overall no complaints.

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Lanny
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 24, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Loved the check in, the staff here is so friendly! The property is historic and amazing!

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William
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Very quaint and comfortable rooms. Well appointed!

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